Is this the way forward for SME’s?

City Link thought so when they launched their new alternative mail product called Click&Post.

City Link say their new Click&Post service will offer businesses a simpler way to send their letters. What’s more, they’ll be able to do so for less than the price of a second-class stamp.

The Click &Post service is threefold and the price includes:

1. Print and fold a letter.
2. Insert the letter into an envelope.
3. Delivery to the end user.

Price (this includes postage, stationery, printing and labour):

For example, a single black and white print letter posted in a C5 envelope costs 39p +VAT.

Benefits:

It would seem that in addition to the business saving money, they could also save time by simplifying their mail distribution by combining printing, envelop stuffing and posting.

Sales and Marketing Director of City Link Tim Brown said: “Our Click&Post Service is a clear example of City Link’s strategy to develop a portfolio of services which not only meet the needs of its customers but deliver tangible benefits… Click&Post offers far more than delivery – it takes the hassle out of sending mail. It is ideal for small businesses, freeing up their staff from time-consuming admin work to concentrate on the core business. Whether you have a single invoice or a complete mailshot, Click&Post can handle all the strain – all you have to do is compose the letter.”

In addition, City Link says you can set up their new service for free and you don’t need to worry about a big IT installation.

You can read the full story at this link: http://www.city-link.co.uk/press/2012/news_299784.html, and we wish City Link well with their new venture.

On 30^th April 2012, one of our courier partners City Link announced they’ve opened a new depot in Chelmsford.

This new state of the art depot replaces the existing Chelmsford North and Chelmsford South depots and will provide City Link with a platform to expand their courier operations.

Tim Brown, who is the Sales and Marketing Director for the courier company, highlighted this. He said: “City Link is once again a company on the ascendancy and the opening of the new Depot at Chelmsford is part of our plans to expand to become a £500 million company in the next five years.”

The new depot covers a huge 72000 square foot, which is 50% larger than the size of the two existing Chelmsford depots combined.

The depot will enhance City Link’s capability to handle parcels. In addition, the new depot has room for dedicated parking for trunking vehicles as well as space for collection and delivery loading.

The depot manager Paul Dillon said: “The new Chelmsford Depot will enable City Link to offer even greater levels of service to our customers. We are delighted with the new facilities and the employees have worked extremely hard to ensure the transition was as smooth as possible. These are exciting times for City Link.  The Chelmsford region has a huge amount of untapped potential and I am looking forward to further growing our business in the region.”

We wish City Link and the Chelmsford depot staff all the best with the new site.

If you’d like to read the full story simply follow this link: http://www.city-link.co.uk/press/2012/news_290867.html

The City Link (up to 20Kg) price has increased from £6.99+VAT to £7.99+VAT. The service remains the same; next day delivery, on-line tracking with signature upon delivery and £50 worth of cover against loss or damage (subject to Terms & Conditions).

For those needing to send 2 or more parcels, then the Yodel Express Next Day option which is normally £8.99+VAT can be chosen for £6.99+VAT per parcel (when sending 2 parcels or more). The Yodel Express Next Day service is suitable for parcels up to 30Kg.